Part 6/8:
The Distinction Between Feeling Successful and Being Successful
Success isn't solely quantifiable in bank accounts or accolades. It's often more deeply rooted in the emotional satisfaction that accompanies personal achievements. Acknowledging moments of triumph, no matter how small—like receiving a promotion in jiu-jitsu—can bolster confidence and motivate continued growth.
The speaker reminisces about their own experiences in competitions, emphasizing how subjective feelings of success can provide profound satisfaction, even without the scale of recognition achieved by others.